Kiosks keep kids in the store

Self-service increases sales, traffic for a Canadian skate shop.

Self-Service World launches dedicated c-store research section

July 5, 2006

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Self-Service World, an online portal for news and information related to self-service technology, has launched a "research center" devoted…

Nanonation: Success in the heartland

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

Back from a triple victory at the KioskCom awards, the software pioneer continues to set the pace for customer experience design.

Norwegian grocer launches digital menu boards

June 20, 2006

OSLO, Norway - Norwegian grocery retailer NorgesGruppen has launched its new Shell FRESH concept, which offers healthy, delicate and enticing fast food…

Digital signage firm profiled

June 18, 2006

(Louisville, Ky.) Business First: Captive Indoor Media LLC, a Louisville, Ky.-based firm, produces software that incorporates advertisements, news and cable…

Nike launches interactive signage program

June 13, 2006

TORONTO - Digital View, provider of digital signage and digital media networks, and Pattison Outdoor Advertising, Canada's largest out-of-home media firm, are…

Gas Station TV network launched

June 5, 2006

DETROIT - Gas Station TV (GSTV) launched its digital television network, which converts fuel stations nationwide into media centers. According to a news…

Signs point toward interactivity at Chicago show

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

At Digital Retailing Expo, information travel is a two-way street.

Self-service, kiosk developers exhibit at Retail Systems 2006

A number of self-service innovators turned up for the 2006 Retail Systems show in Chicago, held May 21-24 at Chicago's McCormick Place.

OfficeMax expands in-store digital signage network

May 25, 2006

TORONTO - Adflow Networks announced that OfficeMax, a national leader in office products and services, is expanding its in-store digital signage network to…

StrandVision unveils digital signage for schools

May 23, 2006

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. - StrandVision LLC, a provider of hosted digital signage services, has introduced low-cost, easy-to-administer digital signs for K-12 schools…

Digital Retailing Expo: SMART, Carnival win digital retailer award

May 18, 2006

CALGARY, Alberta - SMART Technologies Inc. announced that SMART and Carnival Cruise Lines have won the 2006 Digital Retailer of the Year Award for…

Transparent Technologies, Allure Digital Media announce signage partnership

May 16, 2006

LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. — Transparent Technologies, a resource for the integration, deployment and support of custom computer platforms and custom IT solutions…

CASE STUDY: The new captive audience

May 16, 2006

Helius, Inc. and Microspace Communications Corp. teamed up to provide OVN with a satellite-based content distribution system which met the design and…

Nanonation, LocaModa partner to mobile-enable digital signage

May 15, 2006

BOSTON, Mass. - Nanonation, provider of customer experience software for kiosks and digital signage, and LocaModa Inc., a technology company enabling mobile…

DDC aligns with Miller Zell, 3M and NEC for digital signage

May 15, 2006

WATERLOO, Ontario - Digital signage network company Digital Display & Communication Inc. (DDC) has aligned with Miller Zell, NEC Display Solutions of…

SMART expands Actalyst digital signage line

May 14, 2006

CALGARY, Alberta - SMART Technologies Inc. announced the continued expansion of its Actalyst interactive digital signage product line to include an overlay for…

What lies ahead for digital signage

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

We asked several industry experts about their vision for the future of digital signage - the promise it holds for the next year, its possible uses and its…

Russian retail chain launches digital-signage network

May 1, 2006

KERKRADE - Ramstore Retail Network, a retail chain comprised of shopping centers, hypermarkets and supermarkets in major cities throughout the Russian…

Shell stations to show NBC News at the pump

April 17, 2006

Brandweek: NBC Universal Television Stations is announcing a deal this week to get its programming out to captive audiences at the gas pumps. Under the deal…